UK imposes sanctions on Russia and North Korea for arms trade violations

In particular, the announcement came after the United States decided to enforce sanctions on two Russian individuals and three Russian entities for aiding arms transfers between Russia and North Korea, which also involved ballistic missiles intended for deployment in Ukraine. 

We cannot – and we will not – stay silent as the DPRK and Russia engage in arms transfers. The UK will continue to hold the DPRK and Russia to account. We will work with our partners to protect the global non-proliferation regime and international peace and security.

…UK Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron said.

Aleksey Mikhailovich Vorotnikov will be subject to an asset freeze and travel ban, Paekyangsan Shipping Co Ltd subject to an asset freeze and transport sanction, and Toplivo Bunkering Company is subject to an asset freeze. Vostochnaya Stevedoring Co LLC is subject to an asset freeze and trust services sanction.

The sanctions package reinforces the fact that Russia will not succeed in keeping its illicit partnership with the DPRK hidden, following its UN Panel of Experts veto.